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Description
15" (38 cm.) Wax-over-paper mache shoulder head, black enamel sleep eyes that operate from a wire handle at torso, painted lashes, eye accents, tiny closed mouth, brunette wig inserted into center part slit, ringlet curls, muslin stitch- jointed body, separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, typical slight lines. Comments: English, circa 1860. Value Points: rare lever eye system, original wig and body, original muslin gown with undergarments including wired hoop.